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- H.CON.RES.26
H.CON.RES.26: Condemning the punishment of execution by stoning as a gross violation of human rights, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Jan. 29, 2003
- Latest Major Action March 19, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
77 (64 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on January 29, 2003. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)Condemns the practice of execution by stoning, and calls upon the international community to recognize this practice as a gross violation of human rights.Requests the President to: (1) communicate this resolution formally to governments imposing this cruel punishment and urge the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 26.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 65).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Jan. 29, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) |